Joint U3A Outings and Visits
Wednesday 13th December
PORTMOUTH HISTORIC DOCKYARD
You will view three of the greatest warships ever built, followed by a visit to the Royal Naval Museum. After this, visit the Spinnaker Tower (optional) and Gunwharf Quays.
Depart: Castle Street Coach Park 9.00 am and Tesco’s, Southampton Road 9.15 am. Return from Portsmouth at 4.00 pm.
Cost: £19.00 to include entry fee and driver gratuity. Visit to Spinnaker Tower £2.60.
To book NOW, contact John Ewington, see opposite column.
Wednesday 17th January 2007
VISIT TO BBC TELEVISION CENTRE AT WHITE CITY. A fascinating insight into the world of television. Visit BBC News, dressing rooms and much more! There will be a guided tour of 1½ - 2 hours. A fair amount of walking is involved.
Depart: Tesco’s, Southampton Road 9.00 am, Castle Street Coach Park 9.15 am. Returning from Television Centre 4.30 pm.
Cost: £18.50 to including coach driver gratuity and entry fee.
There are a few seats still available, to book, contact John Ewington.
Wednesday 7th March
BIZET’S CARMEN
A WNO co-production with Scottish Opera at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton. Sung in French with surtitles. We have centre stalls seats with surtitle views for a 7.15 pm performance.
Cost: £32.50 including driver gratuity.
Fully Booked, but there is a Waiting List.
CAR PARKING AT TESCO’S. Tesco’s ask those joining the coach for Outings to park at the lower end of the car park. Please co-operate!
Coming Up in 2007!
23rd – 27th April
5-DAY VISIT TO BARCELONA. Separate details are available at Coffee Mornings. Applications should be made as soon as possible. 22 members have booked to date. Those interested should phone John Ewington for further details.
4th & 5th June
2-DAY LONDON VISIT. For South Kensington Museums, a West End Show and to attend a full dress rehearsal at the Royal Hospital Chelsea for its Founder's Day Celebrations with lunch at the adjacent National Army Museum. Negotiations should be finalised by the end of November. Do keep the dates free and await further details.
Terms & Conditions
Car Sharing:
Would any members who can offer a lift, or who require a lift to the coach departure point, please contact John Ewington at the time of their booking enquiry. A contribution (minimum £1.00 p.p.) to assist with fuel and other costs is suggested.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations will be treated sympathetically and no charge will be incurred within 1 month of Booking Start date. After this, refunds will be subject to re-sale less a £1.00 administration charge.
Non-members of U3A are normally welcome on outings. To book by post, please telephone prior to booking. Send your cheque with telephone number, destination and pick-up point on the reverse to John Ewington, Flat 5, Arlington House, 22 Bourne Avenue, Salisbury, SP1 1LS. Telephone/Fax 01722 500699.
Contributions
Please send all contributions for the Newsletter by mid-day on the 2nd Wednesday in the month to the Editor: Alan Reeve, Ravenscroft, Dinton Road, Fovant, Salisbury. Phone 01722 714907 or by email to: alanreeve.u3a@virgin.net |
